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Wale Jagun Dr Nurudeen Yekinni Agbaje, the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Rural Development, has stated that the 7.3 – metre – wide Ladejobi – Ita Ajele Road in Ikorodu Local Government flagged – off by the Lagos State Government recently, will be completed in 6 months. The 360 – metre road project approved for construction by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, through the Office of Rural Development, is aimed at boosting connectivity and stimulating economic growth within the community. According to Dr Agbaje…

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Kunle Adelabu Igbogbo – born researcher with Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom, Dr. Nurudeen Oshinlaja, has honoured the highly revered spiritual and political leader, Asiwaju Olounfunmi Basorun, as a quintessential and cherubic figure whose path must be cleared when he appears on a horse. Dr. Oshinlaja, who has kept constant touch with his people and community despite pursing his academic career abroad, celebrated the elder statesman on his 87th birthday today in a statement he sent to THE IMPACT. “When an equestrian approaches on his or her horse, people clear…

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Kunle Adelabu The representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Rep. Babajimi Benson, has acknowledged the strength in faith, character and dedication of the elder statesman, His Eminence, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, on his birthday today. In a statement commemorating 87th birthday of Baba Aladura Basorun, the three term lawmaker, who is the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Defense, said that the political, community and spiritual leader has over the time display rare and uncommon characters that make him an outstanding figure. “Today, on this special day, I join family, friends, and…

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Wale Jagun As the highly revered Revered Leader, Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, the Baba Aladura and chieftain of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), marks his 87 years birthday anniversary on the surface of the earth, one of his political sons, Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA), the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has penned powerful tributes in his honour. Aroyewun described the old political strategist of Awolowo era whom he said has been using his wealth of experiences, wisdom and grace to raise a new generation of…

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Kulne Adelabu The Chairman, Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele (BSA), today, joined numerous others in celebrating an exceptional leader and Baba Aladura, His Eminence Asiwaju Olorunfunmi Basorun, on the occasion of his 87th birthday anniversary. The elder statesman, Asiwaju Basorun, celebrates his birthday every October 15. Hon. Benson, in a statement commemorating the political figure’s birthday, described him as an exceptional and selfless leader who has impacted greatly. “I extend my heartfelt wishes to my father, a visionary leader, mentor, an elder statesman, and member…

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Kunle Adelabu In commemoration of the 2025 World Food Day (WFD) which coincided with its 9th anniversary, the iCare Foodbank, an initiative of Rep. Babajimi Adegoke Benson, the representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, has launched a drive to feed 1000 households in Ikorodu. To achieve this, the foodbank has called on members of the public to nominate someone or themselves for the food packs which distribution comes up on Saturday, October 18, 2025.The initiative targets vulnerable families, the elderly, widows, and the physically challenged across Ikorodu Federal Constituency. Since the…

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Mariam Akinloye The Executive Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government, Hon. Adedayo Ladega, on Monday, led a delegation to the Lifeline Orphanage Home, Owode – Ibeshe in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area, to show love to the orphans in commemoration of the 40th birthday anniversary of Mr Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu. Hon. Ladega extended his gesture to the centre by donating food and other items which included bags of rice, cartons of drinks, packs of indomie noodles, packs of biscuits and toiletries among others. Former Council Leader, Ikorodu…

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Mariam Akinloye The Executive Chairman of Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba, has described Seyi Tinubu, the son of the President of Nigeria, as a young visionary leader and a beacon of hope to the Nigerian youths. The council boss also lauded Tinubu’s humility and commitment in assisting and empowering youths across the country. Hon. Gbadebo -Alogba paid the glowing tributes in a statement to Tinubu who clocked 40 years on October 13, and was well celebrated by youths. “On behalf of the good people of…

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